Student Assistant Preparator

Job no: 509434
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: General Services
School/Unit: Chazen Museum
Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Honoring Context and Culture, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

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Department Overview:

 The Exhibitions and Collections Department at the Chazen Museum of Art operates under the Curatorial Division and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of exhibitions, as well as the care and presentation of the museum’s permanent collection. The team oversees the installation, handling, and storage of artworks, supporting both temporary exhibitions and long-term collection displays. Student assistants collaborate closely with curators, registrars, project managers, designers, and preparators to ensure that objects are displayed safely and in alignment with curatorial intent.

Student assistants in this department gain exposure to a wide range of museum practices, including exhibition logistics, object handling, artwork installation, label production, and digital rendering.

Anticipated Start Date:

 October 1, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 Hours must be completed Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 15.61 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
Available to work Monday through Friday.
Ideally, available to work over the summer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong attention to detail, initiative, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Programs ( Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with or interest in 3D rendering software (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Blender), but not required.
Academic backgrounds in art, design, or art history may be beneficial, though not required

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Format, produce, and install artwork labels and didactic text for exhibitions and permanent collection displays.
Render objects using 3D rendering software for gallery layouts.
Update Gallery and Exhibition checklists in Excel and Collections Management Database.
Assist with artwork handling and preparation.
Assist in exhibition archiving.

Physical Demands:

Safely handle and move artwork and exhibition materials.
Stand, walk, or move around the gallery and storage spaces for extended periods.
Lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs.
Use ladders or step stools when needed for installation tasks.
Work in both public-facing and behind-the-scenes environments, including galleries, storage areas, and prep spaces
We encourage applicants of all abilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support qualified candidates in performing the essential functions of the role.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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